Shared Decision-Making for Children with Medical Complexity and Their Caregivers in the Perioperative Time

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• Shared decision-making improves outcomes in perioperative care, especially for children with medical complexity.
• Caregivers report higher satisfaction when involved in decision-making processes about care options.
• This observational analysis focuses on the perioperative time, emphasizing the importance of caregiver input in healthcare decisions.
• The findings highlight the need for enhanced communication and involvement of families in pediatric healthcare settings.